News from Community Resource Center | June 26, 2019
Pictured left to right: Kevin Canale, Kristina Valbuena, Anne Guthrie and Kacy Lindaman
Partnering with Bastyr University for Enhanced Nutrition Education
Thank you to four students from Bastyr University, who dedicated this school year to developing a Nutrition Education program that will benefit hundreds of families and individuals in need! The new curriculum provides a robust training for CRC's volunteers to better assist and educate our participants on healthy food choices.
Recovery for Life
CRC is partnering with North County Lifeline for their new Recovery for Life program, helping those convicted of a criminal offense with a history of mental health issues or substance use disorder. Eligible participants can receive counseling, housing assistance, employment services and more. To learn more, contact Azucena Acosta, Program Specialist & Housing Navigator, at aacosta@crcncc.org .
"It Became Home"
Paul lived in his car, churches or shelters for ten years before he came to Community Resource Center's Food & Nutrition Center at the age of 68. He says, “When it came to really needing help, CRC was really there for me.” At CRC, Paul received the nutritious food he needed and began working with a case manager to find a stable home ...
Shop & Donate to Stop Hunger
During July, please bring donations of non-perishable foods to Art N Soul on 101, at 633 S. Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas, to help local households in need. We especially need canned tuna and oatmeal! You can also mention CRC when you shop and they will donate 10% of your purchase back to CRC.

Interested in starting your own food drive? Please contact our volunteer donation drive coordinator , Sheri, for more information.
ShopCRC: 4th of July Sale
July 1-3 at our Encinitas, Carlsbad and San Marcos Resale Stores

Get ready for 4th of July festivities with 25% off sporting goods and shoes! Your purchases and donations help us help more people in need in our community. Please note that our stores will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Thank you to our Donors Over $10,000:
Patricia Moore and Helmut Kiffmann
Thank you to Pat Moore and Helmut Kiffmann for providing ongoing support of Community Resource Center's programs. Pat and Helmut are also shining examples of how people can help by giving their time– volunteering throughout the year with programs like Holiday Baskets and fundraisers like our English Tea. Thank you to Pat and Helmut for your many years of service!
Thank you to our Community Partners:
Encinitas Coastal Rotary
Thank you to Encinitas Coastal Rotary for your continued partnership in serving our community! In May, the group held their annual Golf Ball Drop , raising funds for local charities including CRC. This month, the Rotarians also put together a thoughtful Father's Day basket filled with cooking items for a dad staying at our domestic violence shelter.
The Falcon Club of the
Adventures Guides
Children at our domestic violence shelter will receive backpacks filled with goodies thanks to these caring kids! Thank you to the Falcon Club of the Adventure Guides at the Magdalena Ecke YMCA, who raised funds to buy backpacks for children at our shelter. Donations like these help make the transition a little easier for families at our shelter. Thank you!
Bombas Socks
Thank you to Bombas Socks for donating 1,000 pairs of socks to CRC. Those we serve who are homeless have been very appreciative of the comfort and dignity that comes with a fresh new pair of high-quality socks
Feeding
the Hungry

Over 500 households
visit us monthly for healthy and nutritious food , nutrition resources, benefits assistance and education.
Housing
the Homeless

Last year, 138 homeless individuals obtained permanent housing through our case management and housing assistance.
Healing
the Hurting

Last year, 150 people found safety in our domestic violence shelter, receiving help and counseling to get back on their feet.
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Domestic Violence Hotline: (877) 633-1112